Wide room for Vietnamese agricultural products to be exported to U.K.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the U.K. Nguyen Hoang Long speaks at the conference. (Photo: baotintuc)

The event, organized by the Embassy of Vietnam in the U.K. on September 28 under the theme ‘Exploring tropical specialties,’ attracted the participation of representatives from the U.K. - ASEAN Business Council (UKABC), South East Asian Trade Facilitation Organisation (SEATFO), businesses in the U.K. and more than 100 Vietnamese exporters of agricultural products.

The participants discussed the potential, requirements and standards of the U.K. market for imported agricultural products. They were also introduced to various Vietnamese farm produce.

Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to the U.K. Nguyen Hoang Long said that Vietnam - U.K. bilateral trade is expected to see remarkable growth after the U.K. - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) was signed in December 2020.

He stated that bilateral trade in agriculture has great potential for development as Vietnam has an advantage in terms of agricultural products while the U.K. is a large market for these types of products.

U.K. businesses introduced to various Vietnamese farm produce (Photo: baotintuc)

While giving advice to Vietnamese exporters, CEO of UKABC Ian Gibbons said businesses need to carry out thorough market research to ensure their products are suitable and competitive on the import market.

He also stressed the importance of building trust with U.K. partners through developing long-term and sustainable relationship.

Meanwhile, SEATFO Director John Gavin pointed out that it is important for businesses to ensure their products meet market requirements while providing good customer services and on-time delivery.

British businesses also value partners who uphold environmental protection and participate in social activities, he added.

Source: VNA